Submitted by Pickens Historical Society Dr. Kenneth Wheeler, the vice president for academic affairs at Reinhardt University and an expert in Georgia history and southern industrialization, will ...

David Silver David Jerry Silver passed away Monday, February 23rd at Advent-Waterman Hospital in Tavares, Florida. Born in Ellijay, Georgia on December 15, 1949 to Odas and Addie Smith Silver, he ...

In this week’s edition, we have coverage of a child exploitation case related to child pornography. Also, this Monday, we were made aware of a separate case we will be covering in court in a few days.

By Taylor Jarrett Intern Reporter Barry Loudermilk’s recent announcement that he will not be seeking re-election to the United States House of Representatives in 2026 has opened the congressional race ...

It’s unfortunate that the high school curriculum doesn’t teach a few sections on local government. Surely a few lessons on land-use and zoning procedures would be more valuable than delving into the ...

Annie Downing On February 7, 2026, we said goodbye to Annie Lois Downing, born May 20, 1951. A loving mother to Greg, Derick, Christy, and Jenna. A proud grandmother and great-grandmother to Nicole, ...

A lawsuit filed by a man who was asked to remove a hat on a Delta flight is being heard in Pickens County court. The case garnered national attention after a video the man took of the encounter went ...

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Press Release - Cherokee Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched at 8:26am to conduct a welfare check at a residence off of Clay Wade Drive in Waleska, Ga. When ...

Captain Robert Reitz in Vietnam carrying a wounded South Vietnamese Ranger to safety during the 1968 TET Offensive. This photograph is displayed on Ranger Reitz's honorary plaque within the Ranger ...

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Shirley Ledford Mrs. Shirley L. Ledford, 73, of Ellijay, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 15th, 2025. Shirley was born July 25, 1952 in Pickens County, the ...

Brenda Higgins Brenda Higgins, 76, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 at home. She was born June 2, 1949 to Clarence and Margaret Wilder. Brenda was a devoted mother and ...